Robotics and Controls Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description Build reliability that powers a more sustainable future

Imagine stepping into a plant where your expertise keeps production humming and helps deliver smarter, more sustainable packaging. As a Robotics and Controls Maintenance Technician, your craft sits at the intersection of safety, precision, and innovation — from PLCs and HMIs to Fanuc robotics and drive systems.

Our mission

As part of Novolex, Pactiv Evergreen serves food, beverage, and specialty packaging customers across foodservice, delivery/carryout, processing, grocery/retail, and industrial sectors. Our 20,000+ team members operate an extensive North American and European footprint — including two advanced plastic film recycling centers — and we continually invest in R&D to engineer more sustainable choices. Learn more at www.novolex.com.

How we show our values

We live Social Responsibility through an employee‑led Give Back program: matching gifts, community grants, and a Company‑wide Month of Action that equips teams to support the nonprofits closest to them. It’s how we embody Packaging a Better Future.

Your impact

You will elevate the reliability of automation and control systems by partnering with production, maintenance, and engineering to test, diagnose, repair, optimize, and upgrade equipment, instrumentation, processes, and procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Lead with safety: cultivate a zero EHS incident mindset, investigate incidents to root cause, correct hazards promptly, and turn every incident/near miss into a learning moment.
• Calibrate and repair manufacturing instruments, equipment, and fixtures; adjust systems for optimal performance.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, motors, and drives; Allen Bradley expertise required along with at least one platform among Mitsubishi, Schneider, GE, or Opto 22.
• Create and modify ladder diagrams to implement robust fixes and improvements.
• Perform electrical/electronic installations and modifications, including drive systems and programmable controllers.
• Apply AC vector and servo drive know‑how; diagnose AC/DC, analog, and sinking/sourcing circuits.
• Support Fanuc robotic automation (palletizers, case erectors, pick‑and‑place) with hands‑on troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Utilize fundamental hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical knowledge; support PC component needs as required.
• Read and interpret drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and specifications; leverage CAD tools (AutoCAD, Vizio, etc.).
• Stay current with cutting‑edge automation and control methods.
• Deploy PDCA and other problem‑solving techniques to eliminate root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Serve as a senior technical resource for shift electricians; train peers and cross‑functional partners.
• Direct contractors effectively to minimize downtime.
• Own technical document control: procedures, manuals, drawings, and accurate as‑built records.
• Support flexible coverage, including occasional weekends/holidays and call‑ins.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; apprenticeship or equivalent training.
• Associate’s degree in maintenance or industrial technology preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in industrial maintenance with strong automation/controls experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications, Outlook, SAP, etc.
• Knowledge of OSHA Electrical Standards and the NEC.
• Analytical troubleshooting skills that drive to true root cause.
• Self‑directed, works effectively with limited supervision.
• Clear communication — written and verbal.
• Decisive under pressure and tight timelines.
• Collaborative and team‑oriented.

Demonstrated strengths

• Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Electrical Installation
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Repair
• Pneumatics Troubleshooting
• Machine Safety Inspections

Primary technologies

• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) — Allen Bradley

Notices

Pactiv Evergreen is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Pactiv Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics or statuses protected by law. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please call (847) 482-4320 or email TalentHelp@Pactiv.com.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.